The North Wales Coast Line provides our region with the opportunity to travel all across the country - and this year you could be doing just that.

There's already been a number of rail tours announced for 2019 which will give tourists and trainspotters from the region plenty of interaction with some incredible steam trains.

Whether you're wanting to have a memorable day of travel on a vintage train or simply wish to get some snaps of a passing locomotive, there's opportunity to do both this year with the announcement of some fantastic train tours.

The tours listed are subject to change and its advisable to check the details with the organiser for any last minute changes.

We'll update the list as and when any further special train journeys are announced.

The Great British Tour XII

The tour, now in its 12th year, promises a variety of iconic steam trains such as the 60103 Flying Scotsman and 46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

One of the iconic steam trains used will venture into Wales on Monday, April 29, as it enters via the Severn Tunnel.

The Flying Scotsman has visited the region several times in recent years - and it may be back next month (Image: Hywel John Evans)

Later in the day, it will head for Chester through Gobowen and Wrexham, crossing the Welsh border at Chirk - and it's here that North Wales trainspotters will likely get their best view of the prestigious tour and its steam locomotive.

The vintage steam train will also pass by the Llangollen canal and rivers Ceiriog and Dee, promising its passengers lots of lofty aqueducts and viaducts during the day.